The signals of bioluminescent communication in fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae)
萤火虫(鞘翅目:萤科)两性交流中的闪光信号

Bioluminescence is the phenomenon of light production by living organisms. Organisms that are bioluminescent include certain fungi and bacteria that emit light continuously. Organisms can emit light continuously parasitized by luminous bacteria. Other bioluminescent organisms have unique light organ and emit light regularly. Functions of bioluminescence include sexual communication, prey attraction, warning, intimidation of predators, illumination, camouflage and population regulation. Firefly (Coleoptera: ...